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Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.84
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rhodolite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Bloodstone Heliotrope and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.